Join Nottingham Spirk as a PCB Specialist and bring your expertise to a team that values innovation and collaboration!

About Nottingham Spirk:

Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Nottingham Spirk is a design services consultancy.

Founded in 1972, Nottingham Spirk (NS) helps corporate innovators grow their businesses by partnering with them from design to delivery, to create remarkable product innovations, medical devices, consumer product packaging, and more. With every discipline needed for your project in-house, we help our client-partners disrupt their industries, improve the lives of consumers, and change the world.

With 1,500 issued patents and counting – and a 95% commercialization rate – the things we create make it to market.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Northeast Ohio PCB Specialist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electronics, PCB design, PCB manufacturing processes, and hands-on experience with electronic assembly and testing. This role entails working closely with engineers to bring innovative electronic products to life while ensuring high quality and performance standards.

Essential Functions:

• Prototyping: Craft and develop innovative electronic designs for proof-of-concept testing. Verify the design’s functionality through rigorous testing and evaluation. Work with vendors and manufacturers to ensure efficient fabrication and assembly processes.
• Assembly & Testing: Assemble, wire, and test electronic prototypes and products. Ensure all components are correctly integrated and functioning per design specifications.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and repair faults in electronic circuits, equipment, and systems. Use advanced troubleshooting techniques to resolve issues effectively.
• Support & Collaboration: Provide technical support during prototyping runs and assist engineers with ongoing project requirements. Collaborate with the team to resolve assembly and testing challenges.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation, including layout files, BOMs, design specifications, and any necessary revisions to design and production processes.
• PCB Layout: Design and develop high-quality PCB layouts for new electronic products using industry-standard software (such as Altium Designer). Work with design engineers to translate circuit designs into PCB layouts, ensuring optimal performance, signal integrity, and manufacturability.
• PCB Library Management: Manage the creation and maintenance of the component library.

Qualifications:

Education:
• Associate degree or equivalent in electronics or electrical engineering.
• Certifications in PCB design are a plus.

Required Experience and Skills:
• A minimum of 3 years' experience as an electronic technician, specializing in PCB design and assembly.
• Proficient with PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium Designer or similar).
• In-depth knowledge of electronics principles and testing methodologies.
• Experience with surface-mount technology (SMT) and through-hole component soldering and assembly.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve electronic and PCB issues.
• The ability and desire to "flex" between defense, medical, consumer, and industrial product types.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Familiarity with embedded systems and microcontroller-based designs.
• Knowledge of CAD and mechanical design tools a plus
• Experience with automation in PCB assembly and testing processes.

Total Compensation Salary Range: $52,000 - $91,000.  This range includes base salary, bonus potential, and benefits.  The actual salary offered depends on numerous factors including but not limited to local labor costs, the position's qualifications in relation to candidate's job-related knowledge, relevant employment experience, education, certifications, and skills.

We also offer:

• Flexible, comprehensive benefit package

• Fun, team-based culture

• Opportunity to learn and grow

• And dog-friendly environment

Apply now!

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